Research Grant

ALMA is committed to improving the lives of our members and all women in the LGBTQIA+ community.

In 2004 the ALMA Research Fund was established, and is maintained through member donations, as a way of helping fund projects, education and research endeavors to aid our members and wider national, and international communities by;

  • Improving access to health care and eliminating barriers to health

  • Tackling mental health issues which affect the LGBTQI+ community.

  • Fostering community and understanding for the LGBTQI+ community.

  • Acknowledging and working to reduce domestic violence.

  • A wide range of other issues.

Applying for a Grant

The aim of the grant is to support research projects that will improve the health and wellbeing of Australian lesbian and same-sex attracted women and which can be completed within two years. For 2021, we are particularly interested in projects that focus on

-       Connection to community

-       Identity and expression

-       Impact of Covid-19 on LGBTIQA+ communities

Projects in other areas will be considered and projects must be nationally applicable. 

applications close Friday 25th june 2021

Previous Recipient Research

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LESBIAN ZEST: HOW TO THRIVE AND FLOURISH

Ea Mulligan and Mary Heath

Twenty seven lesbians told us about where they get support and what helps them to flourish. They also offered advice and tips on how to thrive as a lesbian.

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THRIVING AS A BISEXUAL OR QUEER WOMAN

Mary Heath and Ea Mulligan

This document brings together stories from 20 Australian women who identify as bi or queer and who are leading thriving lives. They agreed to be interviewed and to share their wisdom about how to thrive as a queer or bi woman: sharing some of the ways they find fulfillment, support, joy and sustenance for themselves.